Calcoin News

CALCOIN NEWS

The Quarterly Journal of the
CALIFORNIA STATE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION

Volume 51, No. 2 Summer 1997

50TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION

1947-1997

Calcoin News

The Quarterly Journal of the CALIFORNIA STATE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION

“THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSE OF THIS ASSOCIATION ARE TO PROMOTE, EXTEND AND
PROTECT NUMISMATIC ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, AND TO FOSTER AND
ENCOURAGE THE STUDY OF NUMISMATICS IN ALL ITS FORMS AND BRANCHES.”

CALCOIN NEWS STAFF

Publisher Jeffrey Shevlin, 7737 Fair Oaks Blvd., #A250, Carmichael CA 95608

Editor Theresa Lund, PO Box 1284, Merced CA 95341-1284

Contributing Editor Al Lo, 6570 Skyfarm, San Jose CA 95120

Contributing Editor Harold Katzman, PO Box 3382, Tustin CA 92781

Advertising Manager Position Vacant

OFFICERS EMERITUS

President Emeritus
Historian Emeritus,
Editors Emeritus....
Librarian Emeritus,

ELECTED OFFICERS

President Joel Anderson, PO Box 301 6, Merced CA 95344

Vice President William J Grant, PO Box 295, Patton CA 92369

Corresponding Secretary Ethel Lenhert, PO Box 1746, Upland CA 91785

Recording Secretary Virginia Bourke, 442 Satinwood Way, Chula Vista CA 9191 1

Treasurer Kay E. Lenker, PO Box 6909, San Diego CA 92166

DIRECTORS

Phil Iversen, Past President

NORTH Gordon Donnell

Marian Sinton

Terry Woodward

SOUTH James R “Randy” Briggs

Angus Bruce

Don Foster

Harold Katzman

G Lee Kuntz

APPOINTED OFFICERS

Historian Joyce Kuntz, 697 Scripps Dr, Claremont CA 91711

Librarian Terry Woodward, P O Box 355, Turlock CA 95381

Curator Albert Baber, 61 1 Oakwood Way, El Cajon CA 92021

ANA Representative Joyce Kuntz, 697 Scripps Dr, Claremont CA 9171 1

NASC Representative Ethel Lenhert, PO Box 1746, Upland CA 91785

Director of Education Dr. Thomas F. Fitzgerald, PO Box 350, Glendora CA 91740

Ed. Material Librarian Kay E. Lenker, PO Box 6909, San Diego CA 92166

Director of Public Relations Harold Katzman, PO Box 3382, Tustin CA 92781

Convention Medals Joyce Kuntz, 697 Scripps Dr, Claremont CA 91711

Special Medals Dr. Thomas F. Fitzgerald, PO Box 350, Glendora CA 91740

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

summer 1997, Vol. 51, #2

IN THIS ISSUE;

REGULAR FEATURES-

4 Message from President Joel Anderson

9 Through the Numismatic Looking Glass: Fifty Year History Of CSNA-
Part One by Dr Thomas Fitzgerald
1 4 The Way It Was: Fifty Years Ago by Virginia Hall
24 North of the Tehachapis by Al Lo
30 South of the Tehachapis by Harold Katzman
38 Secretary’s Report by Ethel Lenhert

36 Cal coin News Schedule/Editor’s Deadline
40 Editor’s Note Page by Theresa Lund

SPECIAL FEATURES-

5 CSNA Recruiting Incentives
1 3 GSCS PATRON PROGRAM 1 997
16 What A Year It Was-1947 by Russ Stolling
29 CSNA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY PATRON PROGRAM

37 Help Wanted

37 The Great Northern Case Sale

CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS

6 Report on Twenty-Ninth Annual Symposium
18 100th CSNA Convention Medal-Santa Barbara Mission
20 101th CSNA Convention Medal- Chuck Yeager

22 Schedule of Events-lOO* Convention and Fiftieth

Anniversary-Santa Barbara

23 Schedule of Events-IOIth CSNA Convention and

Golden State Coin Show-Pasadena
36 CSNA Golden Anniversary Reception
42 Key Dates-Calendar of upcoming events

CALCOIN NEWS is published quarterly by CSNA
Annual Dues are $15.00 with $10.00 allocated for subscription

Single copies are $3.00 Each

POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to
CSNA MEMBERSHIP ROSTER, P 0 BOX 193621, San Francisco, CA 941 19

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A message from your President:

THANKS!

By Joel Anderson

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It took a lot of individuals to make the California State Numismatic
Association (CSNA) the premier regional numismatic organization in the nation.
Many individuals have devoted thousands of unpaid hours to build and improve
this organization over the past fifty years. We owe all of these who helped CSNA
over the years a big “Thank you”. There are far too many individuals and
organizations, that have made important contributions to CSNA, to name in this
small space. However, there are few people who I would like to mention. These
include Dr. Calvert Emmons, who took the initiative to organize CSNA. Charles
Kappen and Virginia Hall, under whose editorship Calcoin News grew to a
premier, award winning, journal. Other major contributors include A1 and
Dorothy Baber, Charlie Culver, Roy Hill, Ralph Mitchell, Lou Panosh, Ruth
Phillips and Don Thrall. Also key to the organizations success are all those who
served as officers and board members.. Being a relative newcomer to this
organization, I undoubtedly forgot someone. So to whomever that may be, you
have my apologies as well as my thanks.

There were also a number of organizations that played an important part in the
development of CSNA. These include five founding clubs: The Pacific Coast
Numismatic Society, The Orange County Coin Club, The San Diego Numismatic
Society, The California (now Los Angeles) Coin Club and The Bay Cities Coin
Club. The American Numismatic Association has provided extensive guidance
and support over the past fifty years. Then there are all the clubs that sponsored
CSNA’s first 100 conventions. So to all of the above individuals and

organizations, both named and unnamed who have helped over the past fifty years:

THANK YOU!

To learn more about these pioneers to whom we owe such a great thanks, I
hope you will read Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald’s article on the history of CSNA. which
starts in this issue. Also starting this issue is our new Editor, Theresa Lund . I
would like to thank Theresa for volunteering for the job, and thanks also to Rus
Stolling, our outgoing editor, for all the time and effort he has contributed to

To make the next fifty years a success I need your help. We need volunteers to
help at the conventions. We contributors for Calcoin News, and I would especially

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CSNA.

like to see articles from young numismatists. We need a new advertising manager
and a new Northern California Contributing Editor. And we need you to recruit
new members to help the organization grow. Please contact me, or one of the other
officers or board members if you can help CSNA enter its NEW GOLDEN AGE.

CSNA wants to grow, and is looking for new members:

CSNA RECRUITING INCENTIVES

For new' members recruited between Jan 19 and Dec 31, 1997

Surely you must know at least one person who collects
coins and is not a member of CSNA.

Why not ask them to join?

FOR SPONSORS:

Sponsor 1 or more new' members Get the CSNA Golden Wood

Sponsor 3 or more new members Get a special off-metal bright copper

102nd convention medal

Sponsor 5 or more new members Get a silver 102nd convention medal

And there will be a special drawing for a seven piece

off-metal set of the 102nd Convention Medals. Each new member you recruit
means a chance at the drawing. Recruit one member, you get one chance in the
drawing. Recruit ten new' members, you get ten chances! Sorry, no tickets will be
sold, the only way to enter is to recruit a new member.

Regular. Associate and Junior memberships all count towards the rewards.

FOR NEW MEMBERS:

Each new member will receive a CSNA “Solid Wood Golden Nickel”.

Plus one lucky new member will win a gold coin!

Drawing will be held at the 102nd Convention in San Jose in January 1998.

THE ONLY WAY TO ENTER IS TO JOIN CSNA.

MANY OF THE MASTERPIECES OF NUMISMATIC ART ARE TO BE
FOUND ON THE COINS OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS!

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TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

A MEMORABLE EVENT

The 29th California State Numismatic Association's “Annual Educational
Symposium and Invitational Exhibits'' was held at Day's Inn in Fullerton on
March 15. 1997. The four speakers gave interesting and entertaining talks and
CSNA past-president, Phil Iversen, was a surprised recipient of an ANA award.

Speakers pose before
symposium begins.

Left to Right:

JIM HUNT,

KENNETH BRESSETT,
and TOM FITZGERALD

The Program opened with a welcome from President Joel Anderson and the
introduction of guests. In attendance was Ruth Mitchell, widow of the second
CSNA President and one of the “founding-fathers.” Ralph Mitchell. Also present
were NASC President Jerry Yahalom; CES President G. Lee Kuntz; artist Alex
Shagin; Editor Emeritus Ginny Hall and past presidents A1 Hall, A1 Baber and
Dorothy Baber.

Master of ceremonies and CSNA Director of Education. Dr. Tom Fitzgerald, gave
a brief overview of the day's activities. As the first speaker, Fitzgerald introduced
all the CSNA Presidents, the medal of merit winners and all of the numismatic
ambassadors in the audience. He began his program entitled: “California State
Numismatic Association Golden Anniversary, 1947-1997, which was
accompanied by slides. The history of the state association was presented from the
aborted January meeting in Fresno to the gathering in Santa Barbara on February
22, 1947. Memories were recalled as the events and members that played a
prominent role during the past fifty years came alive again in the narration and on
the screen. Fitzgerald closed his presentation with a quote by first president and
founder. Dr. Emmons, who wrote in the first convention's program: “Having made
such an auspicious beginning, it is now our duty as officers, and the duty of those
who follow' our footsteps, to cany out the purposes for which we were organized
and confirm the faith which those 242 members have in us. "

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The second speaker, ANA President Kenneth Bressett, told the audience about the
unusual ‘'Seated Libert" design on U.S. coins. He asked, “Why was Liberty
seated?” After recounting the history of the design which dates back to ancient
Greek and Roman coins. President Bressett noted the early attempts to establish the
art of the young nation's coins with those of other nations.

Following the talk bv the ANA President, those who brought exhibits were
recognized by ANA Governor and CSNA Treasurer, Kay Lenker. Mr. Bressett
again took the microphone to announce he was presenting the special ANA
President's Award to Phil Iversen for his dedicated efforts on behalf of
numismatics at the local, regional and state levels.

PHIL IVERSEN. Right.
CSNA Immediate past
president, displays his
just presented ANA
Presidential Award.
Standing with Phil is
KENNETH BRESSETT.
ANA President; and
KAY LENKER. ANA
Governor from
California.

After a pleasurable and delicious lunch hosted by CSNA Corresponding Secretary,
Ethel Lenhert. the third speaker of the day, Jim Hunt was introduced. Describing
the early days of the western mines, Jim recounted the history of the Comstock
Lode which called for a branch mint. Thus began the short but fascinating history
of the Carson City Mint. Mr. Hunt concluded his remarks with an accounting of
the production of coins from this facility and his recollections from his visit to the
mint museum.

Ann Wisslead presented the Young Numismatists with some books, coins and
paper money. The hobby is indebted to those who donate materials to these
collectors. Fredie Grant, w ho is in charge of the Patrons Program, presented a gold
coin to a lucky winner.

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The audience was alarmed when Dr. Fitzgerald announced that Dr. Donald Kagin
had become ill and had to return to his home. “But," a smiling Fitzgerald
reported, “we went into the city and found a derelict, an old pioneer who claimed
to know all about the various gold rushes." In strolled Dr. Kagin disguised as a
"down-and-out" pioneer who sat in a rocking chair and delighted the audience with
his memories of the various gold rushes throughout the United States. One could
almost imagine being present at these historical events that formed such an
important part of this country's history.

DON KAGIN. AKA
“The Old Pioneer"
relaxes after his
presentation at the
CSNA Educational
Symposium in
March. 1997

Special thanks is due to the speakers who made the day so great. The committee
worked hard to make the day successful and. as usual. Bill Grant handled the
visual equipment flawlessly. The day concluded with a round table conducted by
Phil Iversen. Next year's 30th Annual Symposium is scheduled for Saturday.
March 14, 1998. We hope you will plan to attend.!!

COUNTERFEITERS BEWARE — In early American courts the punishment to
counterfeiters was severe. Some sentences recorded in the records were: a female
counterfeiter received 2 1 lashes on her bare back; another was branded on the
thumb; hours in the pillory with various number of lashes was common; and the
branding of a letter on both cheeks or the cropping of the convicted person's ears
was considered a normal punishment

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THROUGH THE NUMISMATIC

GLASS

By Dr. Thomas F. Fitzgerald
Contributing Editor

THE FIFTY YEAR HISTORY OF THE
CALIFORNIA STATE NUMISMATIC
ASSOCIATION-PART ONE

In August, 1946, Dr Calvert L Emmons attended the ANA convention in
Davenport, Iowa. While there he resolved that California should have a state
numismatic organization. After all. the state had a very active and successful
medical association, why not one for coin collectors?

Upon his return. Dr Emmons discussed the idea with Dr C Glenn Curtis and J
R Stewart, two prominent collectors from Southern California. During 1946
meetings of the Orange County Coin Club. Dr Emmons was urged to take the lead
and a meeting was planned for Fresno with representatives from Northern and
Southern California for January 12, 1947.

However, only Dr and Mrs Curtis and Kenneth W Lee were able to reach
Fresno from Southern California. Because of a storm that left the ridge route with
a blanket of snow', both the ridge route and the desert road were closed. Dr Curtis
and Kenneth Lee were able to get to Fresno because they had driven the Cuvama
Rd from Santa Maria to Bakersfield before proceeding north.

Although the Fresno meeting failed to result in a new organization, those in
attendance enthusiastically endorsed such a state association. All present pledged
their assistance.

Convinced of the support of the collectors from Northern California. Dr
Emmons wrote to several Southern California coin clubs and asked them to send
interested individuals to a meeting scheduled in Santa Barbara on February 22.
1947 (Washington's Birthday). Present at this gathering were: Dr Emmons. Mr &
Mrs Leonel Panosh. J R Stewart, Edward Folger, Roy Hill, Mr & Mrs Stewart
Bingham, David Redfield, Kenneth W Lee. Mr & Mrs David R Dinius and G
Meador.

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Dr Emmons served as committee chairman. The official name chosen was

the — “California State Numismatic Association.”

Following a discussion, it was agreed that the California State Numismatic
Association (CSNA) would be organized: “To promote, extend and protect
the interests of numismatics activities throughout the state, and to
foster and encourage the study of numismatics in all its forms and
branches.”

OBJECTIVES

1. By being state-wide in scope, to unite in one organization coin collectors from
large and small cities, those who are members of local clubs and those not
affiliated with clubs, and bring them together for their mutual benefit;

2. To stimulate public interest in coin collecting as a hobby;

3. To encourage the formation of local clubs and lend assistance in their
organization;

4. To develop a program of numismatic education and make it available to all
collectors in the state;

5. To hold semi-annual conventions in different parts of the state so that all
members, wherever located, may have the benefit to be derived from meeting
with other collectors.

Dr Emmons appointed Lee, Dinius and Folger as a nominating committee and the
following officers were elected:

President Dr Calvert L Emmons

Vice President David 1 Redfield

Secretary/Treasurer Leonel C Panosh

Librarian/Curator Stewart J Bingham

Ontario CSNA #1

San Francisco CSNA #2
San Diego CSNA #3

Pomona CSNA #4

Kenneth Lee installed the new officers. Dues were set at $1.00 per year. Lee and
Folger were appointed to draw up the By-Laws.

Other Organizing Members

Edward Folger-San Francisco #5
Roy Hill-San Francisco #7
David R Dinius-Los Angeles #9
Earl A Parker-San Francisco #1 1

Kenneth W Lee-Glendale #6
J R Stewart-Chino #8
Dr C Glen Curtis-Brea #10
Ralph Mitchell-Bakersfield #12

The First Clubs to become Members were:

Pacific Coast Numismatic Society-San Francisco

California Coin Club-Los Angeles Orange County Coin Club

Bay Cities Coin Club-Santa Monica San Diego Numismatic Society

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FIRST NEWSLETTER-June, 1947, was edited and written by Leonel Panosh,
with the title of: “CALIFORNIA STATE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION.”
Secretary Panosh wrote: “our First bulletin is being mailed to members to inform
them of the progress that has been made.” There were no articles; just reports on
the State Association, the ANA and member clubs. Vol 1 Number 2 was scheduled
to be mailed about the middle of September (prior to the Bakersfield Convention).
The 3rd issue of Vol 1 was published in the format of the bulletin similar to present
day issues rather than the 8X14 mimeograph pages of the first two issues. The
Secretary Editor, Mr Panosh wrote, “It was done to make it easier to keep a file of
them which some of you mav want to do.

CSNA GROWS AND THE FIRST CONVENTION

It was hoped that by the fall convention, there might be 100 members. By June,
there were 129 members. By October, there were 249 members from 60
communities in California and from fourteen states outside of the Golden State. A
year later, the program for the 3rd convention in Santa Monica announced a
membership of 348. Out-of-state members included Paul and Art Kagin from
Iowa, Lewis Regan from Kansas. Joseph and Morton Stack. Abe Kosoff. Abner
Kreisberg, Hans Schulman and Robert Friedberg from New York. Sol Kaplan from
Ohio, David Bullowa from Pennsylvania, B Max Mehl from Texas. Norman
Schultz from Utah and Richard Yeoman from Wisconsin

On September 3, 1947, President Emmons called a meeting in Los Angeles at
the Alexandria Hotel to make plans for a fall convention. On September 10dl , Ed
Folger, who had been charged with finding a suitable hotel in Bakersfield, reported
that the Hotel El Tejon was available. Folger was appointed convention General
Director and set the dates of October 11-12, 1947 in Bakersfield.

The Honorary General Chairman was Loyd B Gettys, President of ANA. while
Kenneth Lee and E A Parker were responsible for the auction w ith Sam J Kabealo
as auctioneer. The sale included 386 lots w ith proceeds to CSNA of just under
$2000.

Registration for the Bakersfield convention numbered 119, including 33 ladies.
States represented were: Illinois. Kansas. New York, Utah and Washington. Nine
dealers comprised the bourse and there were 13 exhibits. Glass-covered frames
were provided the exhibitors along with police protection. There were no
competition or exhibit awards. It was reported that the Saturday evening banquet
and the Sunday luncheon “were undoubtedly the outstanding events of the
convention.” Ralph Mitchell (then living in Bakersfield) served as Master of
Ceremonies with door prizes, a marimba orchestra and the General Secretary of the
ANA. Lewis M Regan, giving a brief informal talk at the Saturday affair. During
the luncheon on Sunday. Mr Loyd Gettys gave a detailed report of the ANA. It
was noted that: “Johnny Lenker was the perfect interpreter of ‘Swede Ostrom’ who
needed one”.

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SECOND CONVENTION-FRESNO

The 2nd Convention was to be held in Fresno on February 21-22, 1948 (the
first anniversary of CSNA). The Hotel California was selected with double room
prices from $5.00 to $6.00 per night.

The Honorary Chairman was Ralph Mitchell and the General Director Everett
Ostrom. Messieurs Lee, Parker and Kabealo were again in charge of the Auction
with 188 lots. Dues were raised to $2.00 per year. All officers were reelected and
for the first time, a five man board of directors was elected, composed of Ralph A
Mitchell, Col Charles Steele, Everett S Ostrom, John E Lenker and J R Stewart.
Edward Folger, then an ANA Governor, installed the officers. Mr Abe Kosoff
spoke at the Saturday evening banquet and Jack Ogilvie at the Sunday luncheon,
with Mr Mitchell again serving as toastmaster.

The 17 exhibits were the responsibility of Roy Hill. The first cases used in
Bakersfield were just wooden frames with glass set over them. These 90 glass
covered frames were made possible through the efforts of Dr Emmons, J R Stewart
and Stewart J Bingham. The plate glass was furnished free by Bingham; while
Stewart purchased the lumber at a small cost. At the second Convention in Fresno,
the frames had been converted to closed cases with locks.

THIRD CONVENTION-SANTA MONICA

On May 8, 1948, a decision was made that future CSNA conventions should
alternate between the north and the south. The 3rd convention was scheduled for
Santa Monica on October 8-10, 1948. The host club was to be the Bay Cities Coin
Club (the first coin club to host a CSNA event) and the General Chairman was Mr
Aubrey Austin.

The registration at the Santa Monica convention was 211, almost double the
previous gathering. A record of 175 attended the Saturday evening banquet with
Ralph Mitchell again serving as master of ceremonies. Mr Herbert Bergen from
Fullerton spoke at the Saturday evening affair, and on Sunday, Abe Kosoff
delivered a brief talk on counterfeiting. There were a record number of dealers
making up the bourse while more than 40 exhibits were presided over by Chairman
Sam Koeppel. For the first time, ribbons were awarded for the exhibits judged by a
committee headed by Dr N A Bowers. Rare coins exhibited at this show included
the Brasher Doubloon, 1874 $20 gold pattern, 1894-S Unc dime, 1824 $2.50 gold
piece and a 1913 liberty nickel.

FOURTH CONVENTION-SAN JOSE-APRIL 15-17, 1949

The host club for the Fourth Convention was the “Todo Dinero Numismatic
Society” (now called the San Jose Coin Club). Rudy Gjurovich. the club's
president, was named General Chairman.

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The show was scheduled for April 15-17, 1949. It was also announced that
due to the ANA Convention being held in San Francisco in August, there would be
no other CSNA gathering in 1949. This decision was later reversed when the San
Diego Numismatic Society offered to host a convention in November, 1949. New
officers elected in San Jose were: Ralph A Mitchell, President; Charles Kiser, Vice
President; Leonel Panosh, Secretary /Treasurer; and Stewart Bingham as the
Librarian/Curator.

Cher 400 visitors registered for the convention, which also offered bus tours to
Stanford University, the Egyptian Museum and the Winchester Mystery House. A
two day auction was conducted by Sam Kabealo with a whopping 750 lots. Mr
Lewis M Regan, the Executive Director of the ANA, spoke at the Saturday evening
banquet and Professor Charles V Kappen presented a paper on “British Regal
Copper and Bronze Coinage” at the Sunday luncheon. The 25 exhibits were
organized by Display Chairman. Roy Hill. The first award ribbon went to T W
Ward of Fallbrook for his display of Roman Republican Silver”.

To Be Continued

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THE WAV IT

bY Virginia m. hall

Editor Emeritus

It started when the twelve organizing members met at Santa Barbara.

California on Saturday, February 22 1947. It was with the belief that the state was
large enough, there were enough collectors in the state, and that such a state-wide
organization could be of service to the members and collectors in general.

Plans were made to hold the first convention in the fall. In addition to a business
meeting, there would be a display, dealer bourse and an auction.

FROM THE SECRETARY'S DESK (HIS OWN

Words)

I stuck out my neck and offered to get out this bulletin, so here it is, Volume 1
Number 1. I hope you like it, and if so, that you tell me so; but if you don’t, I hope
you tell me why. If your name is not mentioned or your club is not mentioned, it is
because nobody told me.

Believe it or not. I don’t make my living at this job, so I will only be able to find
time to get out one more bulletin before fall. So Volume 1, Number 2 will come
out probably the middle of September. I hope that some of you will send in some
news about yourselves, or your clubs and its meetings, or any item that you think
would be of interest. Just one stipulation, it has to be of numismatic interest or I
won’t be able to use it. How’s about it? (This is the perennial cry of editors!)

(Editors Note: Leonel C Panosh of San Diego was the first Secretary /Treasurer and
Bulletin Editor).

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The first convention was held in the Hurricane Room of the El Tejon Hotel in
Bakersfield. There was a constant stream of visitors, exceeding all expectations
from the time the convention opened until the end. The two day auction was
held Saturday and Sunday , both sessions were well attended and some spirited
bidding resulted. There were no real rarities, although many of the coins were in
the scarce variety. Stuart Emmons, son of the President, sitting in the auction,
raised his hand to wave to a girl friend and found he had just bought a coin.

The Saturday evening banquet and the Sunday luncheon were outstanding. (It is
still that wav today, seems everyone likes to eat).

Mrs. Gettys, gracious first lady of the convention, spent her birthday with us.

Mary Alice Blake of Santa Clara exhibited perfect control in drawing her own number for a door

prize.

Miss Maxine Way of Los Angeles was awarded the jar of Lincoln Cents, having guessed nearest

the number in the jar.

An all girl marimba orchestra provided music during the meal.

This convention proved that coin collectors of this state w ant to get together in
convention. Between meetings, collectors from all parts of California gathered in
groups, meeting new acquaintances or renewing old friendships.

The convention was a success, financially, socially, and numismatically, and to Dr.
Emmons. Mr. Folger, Mr. Mitchell. Mr. Lee. Mr. Parker and the others who
worked hard to make it so. goes all the credit for the beginning of a new era in
California numismatically.

SEE YOU IN THE NEXT ISSUE FOR

another Wonderful convention

Reference to right and left on a coin is used from the standpoint of the viewer
and not the coin itself.

Aes is the Latin word for both copper and bronze.

A misaligned die error is a coin with one side centered and the other side off
center.

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1947

Compiled by Rus Stolling

Every numismatist in the Great State of California knows that the most
important numismatic event to occur in 1947 was the founding of the California
State Numismatic Association. Some of the other history making events that
occurred in the year of CSNA’s birth are:

ON THE POLITICAL FRONT

The National Security Act of 1947 is passed by congress establishing the
National Security Council, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the new cabinet
office of Secretary of Defense. The Air Force comes into being as a separate
branch of the military service.

The House Committee on un-American Activities compiles a Blacklist of 300
Hollywood writers, directors and actors suspected of having communist party ties.

POST, WAR ADJUSTMENTS

President Truman encourages meatless and eggless days to conserve grain for
a hungry post-war Europe and a Friendship Train crosses the country to gather
food donations for European Relief.

Almost 40% of America’s college students are former servicemen, enrolled
under the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the G. I. Bill of
Rights.

The Diary of Anne Frank is published.

IN BUSINESS

Raytheon Company of Waltham Mass, introduces an oven that cooks food
using the same electronic wave as that of radar signal transmissions. Called the
Radarange, the cost is $3000.

B F Goodrich invents the first tubeless automobile tire — it seals itself !

SPORTS

Jimmy Demaret wins the Masters and is golf s top money winner of the

year at $27,936.

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Lew Worsham beat Sam Snead by one stroke to win the US Open, and
Betty Jameson is the Women's US Open champion.

Jim Ferrier wins the PGA.

Joe Louis retains his world heavyweight boxing title in a split decision
over Jersey Joe Walcot.

Dick Button is men’s figure skating champion.

ENTERTAINMENT

Finian's Rainbow, Brigadoon, and a Streetcar Named Desire are the
year's top plays.

The first Antoinette Perry (Tony) Awards are presented for
outstanding contributions to the theater. Among the winners-Jose Ferrer for
his performance in Cyrano de Bergerac.

IN THE AIR

UFO's are first reported to the Civil Aeronautics Administration by a
Boise, Idaho man who claims to have seen nine shiny pulsating objects
flying over the Cascade Mountains at speeds up to 1700 miles per hour,
from his two-seat airplane on a flight to Yakima, Washington.

Chuck Yeager pilots the Bell X-l to Mach 1.06 (750MPH)-the first
airplane to fly at supersonic speed.

ON LAND AND SEA

Norwegian anthropologist and explorer Thor Heyerdahl sails a balsa
raft called Kon-Tiki from Peru to Polynesia across 4300 miles of open
Pacific Ocean in an attempt to prove the migration of prehistoric man by
sea.

A 1.4 million acre subtropical wilderness (swamp) in Florida is
designated a national treasure by an act of congress and Everglades
National Park comes into being.

NUMISMATICALLY

The first edition of A Guide Book of United States Coins-The “Red
Book” appears.

The Roosevelt Dime is in its second year of issue, and the Walking
Liberty Half Dollar is in its final year.

A COB IS A CRUDE SILVER OR GOLD COIN
STRUCK IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE SPANISH
EMPIRE.

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ORDER NOW
100™ CSNA CONVENTION
50™ ANNIVERSARY
SANTA BARBARA
“QUEEN OF THE MISSIONS”

Silver Medals @ $17.00 $

Golden Bronze Medal(s) @ $2.00 $.

Oxidized Bronze Medal(s) @$ 3.00 $.

Three Metal set(s) @ $20.00 $

Postage: $-

(1 medal, 55c;2 medals, 78c; 3 metal set,$1.01)

Total $

Name:

Address;City,State,Zip:

Make checks payable to CSNA. Send Orders to:

Joyce Kuntz, Medals Coordinator

697 Scripps Drive, Claremont, Ca 91711-2640

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Description of the “Santa Barbara “ 100th CSNA Convention Medal

SINCE 1769 THE WORK OF THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS HAS
DRAWN PEOPLE TO THE CALIFORNIA MISSIONS, SOME FOR
CONVERSION, SOME FOR FOOD AND FOR SHELTER, SOME
FOR REST AND MORE THAN A FEW OUT OF IDLE
CURIOSITY.

SANTA BARBARA, THE TENTH MISSION, FOUNDED
DECEMBER 4, 1786, IS CALLED “QUEEN OF THE MISSIONS”,
AND IS NAMED AFTER ST. BARBARA.

FIFTY YEARS AGO IN 1947, CSNA HELD IT’S FIRST
CONVENTION IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF SANTA
BARBARA THIS YEAR 1997, COMMEMORATES CSNA’S 50th
YEAR.

CSNA TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS IN
SANTA BARBARA JULY 19th AND 20th!

California State Numismatic Association (CSNA) returns to Santa Barbara.
California where it all began fifty years ago.

To celebrate C SNA's golden anniversary and the one hundredth convention.
CSNA has struck a special medal commemorating the two events. The Santa
Barbara Mission was selected to observe this very special occasion.

It all began when eager participants called together by Dr. Calvert L. Emmons
attended that very first meeting which set into motion the beginning of CSNA.
Now, 50 years later, CSNA is one of the finest state organizations in the country.

To order this special 50th anniversary medal, write to Joyce Kuntz. Medals
Coordinator.697 Scripps Drive, Claremont, Ca 91711-2640.

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ORDER NOW

101TH CSNA CONVENTION
A SALUTE TO CHUCK YEAGER
BREAKING THE SOUND BARRIER
GOLDEN STATE SHOW

! 5 N Pasadena, ca|jjN^

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CSNA HONORS THE FIFTIETH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST
PERSON TO BREAK THE SOUNO
BARRIER IN THE EXPERIMENTAL '
BELL X-t. AIRCRAFT. OCT 14. 1947.)

BRIG GEN CHUCK YEAGER

State Coin^/

Designed by Bill Grant

Silver Medal(s) @ $17.00 $-

Golden Bronze Medal(s) @ $2.00 $-

Oxidized Bronze Medal(s) @ $3.00 $■

Three Metal Set(s) @ $20.00 $-

Postage $

(1 Medal,55c;, 2 Medals, 78c; 3 Medal Set ($1.01)

Total $

Name

Address; City, State, Zip:

Make checks payable to CSNA. Send Order To:

JOYCE KUNTZ, MEDALS COORDINATOR

697 SCRIPPS DRIVE, CLAREMONT, CA 91711-2640

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CSNA HONORS CHUCK YEAGER

by Bill Grant

THE California State Numismatic Association (CSNA) will
honor Chuck Yeager on the 50th anniversary of his breaking
the sound barrier by issuing a medal to commemorate the
historic event. The medal will be issued for CSNA’s 101st
Convention and the Golden State Coin Show, August 30 and
31, 1997 in Pasadena, California.

Brigadier General Chuck Yeager made world history on October 14. 1947. when
he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound. During his stay at
Muroc Air Base (Edwards Air Force Base), California, he also became the first
man to fly more than tw ice the speed of sound, flying the Bell X- 1 A on December
12, 1953.

Charles Edward Yeager was born on February 13, 1923 in Myra, West
Virginia. He graduated from Hamlin High School, Hamlin WV and enlisted in
the Army Air Corps in September 1941. Later he applied for and was accepted
for pilot training under the flying sergeant program. He received his pilot wings
and appointment as a flight officer in March, 1943 at Luke Field, Arizona .

General Yeager flew 64 missions over Europe. He distinguished himself in
World War II in aerial combat missions of France and Germany by shooting dow n
13 enemy aircraft, five on one mission. He was shot down on March 5, 1944 over
German-occupied France but was able to escape capture when elements of the
French Maquis (French Resistance), helped him to reach the safety of the Spanish
border.

Returning to the United States in February, 1945, he attended instructor pilot
courses and served as an instructor pilot. In July 1945 he received his first
experimental flight test work, which led to his assignment to Muroc Air Base and
later he was selected as pilot of the Nation’s first research rocket aircraft, the Bell
X-l. General Yeager graced the rocket plane “Glamorous Glennis” after his wife
Glennis Yeager. Mrs Yeager passed away on December 22, 1990 of cancer.

During his military career he is credited with flying over 10,000 hours in 155
different types of military aircraft. He retired from the Air Force on March 1,
1975. His autobiography, “Yeager”, a best seller, was published in 1985. General
Yeager was featured in the book “The Right Stuff”, by Tom Wolf and a movie by
the same name.

About The Author: Bill Grant, currently CSNA’s Vice President, served with General Yeager while
assigned to the Air Force Inspection and Safety Center, Norton AFB, San Bernardino

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CSNA 50th ANNIVERSARY
1 00th CONVENTION
MIRAMAR RESORT HOTEL

1555 SOUTH JAMESON AVE., SANTA BARBARA CALIF

JULY 19 & 20, 1997

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY JULY 19, 1997

9:00 AM
10:00 AM
1:00 PM

CSNA BOARD MEETING MONTECITO ROOM

BOURSE ROOM OPENS CONVENTION CENTER

SPECIAL PRESENTATION MONTECITO ROOM

FIFTY YEARS OF CSNA HISTORY
DR. TOM FITZGERALD

2:00 PM

CALIFORNIA EXONUMIST SOCIETY MEETING

MONTECITO ROOM

SPEAKER: JOHN BOISE
EXONUMIA OF SANTA BARBARA

4:00 PM-
6:00 PM

CSNA ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION

MONTECITO ROOM

5:30 PM BOURSE ROOM CLOSES

SUNDAY JULY 20, 1997

10:00 AM BOURSE ROOM OPENS CONVENTION CENTER
4:00 PM BOURSE ROOM CLOSES

DIRECTIONS TO MIRAMAR RESORT HOTEL: MONTECITO ROOM IS

101 FREEWAY (NORTH OR SOUTH) TAKE LOCATED IN MAIN

SAN YISDRO EXIT ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING

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GOLDEN STATE COIN SHOW

CSNA 101st CONVENTION

THE PASADENA CENTER

300 EAST GREEN ST. PASADENA CALIFORNIA

AUGUST 29—31, 1997

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1997

4:00 PM DEALER SET UP

5:00 PM EXHIBITORS MAY PLACE EXHIBITS

9:00 PM BOURSE ROOM CLOSES

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1997

9:00 AM DEALER SET UP

9:00 AM CALIFORNIA STATE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION BOARD
AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
10:00 AM REGISTRATION— SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
1 00 PM GSCS EDUCATIONAL FORUM

SPEAKER: JIM HUNT

TOPIC:: “COMSTOCK LODE AND THE

CARSON CITY MINT”

3 :00 PM CSNA EXONUMIA AUCTION

7:00 PM GSCS BANQUET, PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT, PASADENA
7:00 PM BOURSE & EXHIBIT ROOM CLOSES

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 1997

10:00 AM REGISTRATION— SHOW OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
1 :00 PM CALIFORNIA EXONUMIST SOCIETY MEETING
4:00 PM EXHIBITORS MAY REMOVE EXHIBITS
4:30 PM NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA— GOLD DRAWING
6:00 PM BOURSE AND EXHIBIT ROOM CLOSES

ADMISSION $2.00 FOR BOTH DAYS

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NORTH OF THE
TEHACHAPIS

BY Al Lo, Contributing Editor

BUT WE HAD FUN!!

The CUPERTINO COIN CLUB didn’t gain much numismatic
knowledge at its February meeting, but had a great time at its
Valentine’s Day Bingo Meeting. To make up for lost time, CHUCK
WHITE covered Seven Centuries in Seven Minutes while describing
Ancient Coins at the March Meeting. Following Chuck’s short talk,
Club elections were held which resulted in the following officers:
ARDEN "ACE” ESTES-President, AL LO-Vice President, GREG TYSON-
Youth Vice President, GARY ACQUISTAPACE-Corresponding
Secretary, and BRUCE BRAGA-Treasurer. "Open" is the new
Recording Secretary!

ALAN’S WORST IS BEST...

ALAN GILBEAU is this year's winner of DELTA COIN CLUB’S annual
"Dog of Dogs" contest, beating out 18 others for having the worst
coin of all! Runners up were Junior Member MICHAEL GENNOE and
DOUG BAIZ . Congratulations?? Other theme meetings were Hot
Dog Night (April); and White Elephant Night (May). Despite these fun
meetings, 4 members failed to renew their membership and caused
Delta to miss it's goal of 100% renewals. But it was close!!!

QUIZ “C”~ NEWSLETTER “A++”

The FRESNO NUMISMATIC SOCIETY’S March meeting visited Mexico via a
slide show on “Mexican Copper Coinage”. April’s meeting featured the famous
FNS Coin Quiz by DALE HEWLETT (A.K.A. DAVID JOSEPHINE). Editor
RANDY CLIFTON reported that he missed 6 out of the 25 questions for a 76% or
a “C” grade. He may have gotten a “C” on the quiz but he rates an A++ for his
coin and currency pictures scattered throughout his newsletter. His in depth
coverage of the FNS meetings, auction, Sunday Bingo meetings and articles are
articles are very interesting and informative. It’s 6 pages of GREAT stuff! !!!!!!

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WOW, TWO IN ONE PLACE...

I received only the March issue of the NAPA VALLEY COIN CLUB
newsletter and read that both MICHAEL TURRINI and JIM ELAM
displayed 1870CC Seated Liberty Dollars. Since only 10,000 were
minted and an estimate of only 500 in existence, this was quite a
treat to see not one, but two 1870CC dollars.

WHO’S THE EINSTEIN?

REDWOOD EMPIRE COIN CLUB'S “Fifth-not quite-annual" coin
trivia quiz night was won by STEVE TITMUS (a regular Einstein). March
featured a Hot Dog Night. LEE GONG brought in his “THE WEAKEST"
struck Morgan known to exist which is featured on page 131 of the
Van Allen and Mollis Silver dollar book. The only features on the coin
are the denticles, from which he can reasonably place the mintage
date as a 1921-S. RECC reported that the switching of its show to the
Sonoma County Fairgrounds was a good move and that the show
was a success.

OIL WHAT???

MICHAEL TURRINI’ S talk on Presidents Lincoln and Washington
was well received at VALLEJO NUMISMATIC SOCIETY in February and
has been scheduled at three other local clubs. In March, SYDD KASS
was the featured speaker at Paper Money Night and spoke on WEB
notes and WEB Printing. A free souvenir card, canceled on the
meeting date, was given to all in attendance. April was Other
Hobbies Night where a record 12 members shared milk tokens, old
books, knives, women oil wrestling (with examples??), pewter viking
figures, date nails (?), beer steins (empty?) and model cars, to name
a few of the more “interesting" other hobbies.

The VALLEJO NUMISMATIC SOCIETY"S Silver Jubilee (25th) Annual
Coin and Collectibles show will be held on June 29th at the Dan
Foley Park, in Vallejo. ANA President, KENNETH BRESSETT, is scheduled
to be present.

YOU FIND THEM EVERYWHERE....

The February meeting of the SAN JOSE COIN CLUB featured an
Expanded Show & Tell since this was the first meeting after the
annual coin show. Eighteen (18) members (maybe a record)
showed treasures bought at the CSNA Auction, the bourse floor and

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one found on the street. In March, ED SINNS concluded his 3 part
story on The History of Silver in Trade and Commerce.

April’s elections found ARDEN "ACE" ESTES named president.
Assisting him will be AL LO, Vice President; DAYNA RESES, Jr Vice
President; DON BARSI, recording SECRETARY; RAY JOHNSON,
Corresponding Secretary; and LARRY BENSON, Treasurer.

WE’RE PLANNING A SHOW....

After a several year hiatus, The NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NUMISMATIC
ASSOCIATION (NCNA) is planning a show in late 1998 or 1999 in the
South Bay. Written nominations for the annual RON MILLER Award
are due by June 30, 1997. Nominee must have shown significant
and substantial involvement and interest in numismatics. This is
NCNA's highest award.

DEL RIO’S A WINNER!!!

DEWEY MAGGARD of the STANISLAUS COUNTY COIN CLUB (SCCC)
entertained the members with his February talk, "The Good Old
Days" and tales of his TV show. SCCC has also moved to a more
spacious location, the Del Rio Restaurant, 3300 Atchison, Riverbank,
Ca. The meeting averaged over 60 members at it's first two
meetings in this location which means the food, Show & Tell and
camaraderie must be good!

ONLY A "MILD” INTEREST IN

The SOLANO SILVER ROUND CLUB has changed meeting locations-J,
J. North's Grand Buffet, where prices are reasonable and the food is
terrific. Address is 1315 Gateway Blvd. Fairfield. May's newsletter
contained an excerpt of a letter from member JAY GOODE who is
an avid Albert Einstein collector. Jay has over 230 different Einstein
stamps, over 1300 stamp covers, 250 books on Einstein, 600+
novelties, postcards, and photographs, and only 93 medals, coins
and exonumia. Jay is looking for more from this last category.

A MEDAL FOR BRIITAI!

BRITTA EHLERS was presented a special medal at the FREMONT COIN
CLUB’S February meeting, for her work at last year’s National Coin
Week Exhibit. This year the club had an exhibit at the American
Savings, April 19-26, which was chaired by JOHN HUSTON and DON
EHLERS. In March, LARRY BENSON gave a talk on "Fractional

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Currency" and in April, SAM MODRALL shared his Treasure Hunting
Adventures!

A NEW SHOW....

The DIABLO NUMISMATIC SOCIETY heard President MICHAEL
TURRINI talk about Presidents Washington and Lincoln at its
February meeting. Also at the meeting, Club member Hart
FAIRCLOTH stated that he can trace his family ties to Abraham
Lincoln. March's meeting featured its 37th Anniversary Dinner, and
April found Bingo Night with 1997 Silver Eagles as prizes.

The first ever CONTRA COSTA COIN SHOW, sponsored by the
DIABLO NUMISMATIC SOCIETY, will be held NOVEMBER 30, 1997. It ill
be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2290 Willow Pass Road,
Concord. For bourse info, call MIKE STANLEY at 510-825-0649 or write
the club at P.O.Box 5473,. Walnut Creek, Ca 94590-3337 for any other
information.

MEDALS FOR NEVIO!!

The LIBERTY NUMISMATIC SOCIETY held it's February "Medals Night"
to honor the designer of the annual club medal. NEVIO ANDREATTA
was awarded a 3-piece off-metal set of the 1996 LNS medal bearing
his handiwork. The only other two off-metal sets and the canceled
die were auctioned as a club fund raiser, earning the club $101.
TOM LOVELACE showed an excellent video presentation on Coins of
India during the March meeting and "Obsolete Banknotes" were
shown and discussed by REGAN SHEA in April.

MR. PRESIDENT...

The SAN FRANCISCO COIN CLUB heard MICHAEL TURRINI give his
famous Presidents Washington and Lincoln talk at its February
meeting. The talk brought out many questions and member
participation. A Giant Show & Tell in March found members
reminiscing about their "First Coin" and RON JOHNSON showed and
described his Crocker National Banknotes in April.

IT’S A WHITE ELEPHANT!

Editor HERB MILES of The PACIFIC COAST NUMISMATIC SOCIETY
reported that "Old Prospector" Don Kagin, gave a wonderful slide
show and reminisced about many of the various gold discoveries of
the USA at their 972nd in March. In April, they held their First Annual

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White Elephant Sale which featured over 75 items, including a three
piece set of CSNA Medals of past president CLIFFORD LISS.

IT’S EDUCATIONAL AND...

The SACRAMENTO VALLEY COIN CLUB (SVCC) held educational talks
on the second meeting of each month. Members enjoyed BOB DE
CESARI'S Coin Quiz III in March, JOHN GOMER'S “Column and
Circus: Two Architectural Wonders on the Coins of Trajan" in April
and “Coin Grading” with BOB BANDY in May. Also interesting and
informative were the articles on Mexican Coinage by MERLE
COOVER and BOB DE CESARIS'S Historical Perspective on Coin
Prices.

WHICH ONE’S BETTER???

GATEWAY COIN CLUB heard BILL JONES reminisce about his many
years of collecting during the February meeting. The Club's White
Elephant Sale Fund-raiser was held in March, and TERRY
WOODWARD showed the correct (and some incorrect) methods for
preserving coins in April. There was a month-long display at the
Merced Main Library which coincided with National Coin Week.

IT’S NOT KEN...

After a very successful 1996 “Barbie Commemorative" medal, the
PENINSULSA COIN CLUB'S 1997 medal will feature Hewlett Packard's
founder and public servant, David Packard. Information for
ordering the bronze medals may be requested from the Club at
P.O.Box 60484, Palo Alto, Ca 94306-0484. What is the significance of
the date January 27, 1980? If you said that was the date that silver
prices peaked at $49.45 in London, you would have won February’s
coin quiz.

Club elections were held in April and President MARK GEALY was
re-elected as was Vice President RICHARD SHUSTERMAN and
Treasurer FRED VAN DEN HAAK. Newcomer CLINT CUMMINS is the
Secretary.

LET’S HAVE A SHOW!!!!!!!!!!

FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB will hold it's 8th Annual Coin and Collectibles
Show on September 28, 1997 at the Fairfield Community Center,
Bourse information can be had from BILL BARTZ at 707-435-8751.

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Other questions should be addresses to the Club at PO Box 944,
Fairfield CA 94533. March meeting highlight was the celebration of
the Club's 24th Anniversary. April found "Other Hobbies Night" as the
theme.

A HAND FOR CHUCK...

The LIVERMORE VALLEY COIN CLUB enjoyed the ANA video "Money,
History in Your Hand" during the February meeting, learned about
Counterfeit and altered Coins in March and in April, heard it's
members describe their first coin and what got them interested in
coin collecting. Congratulations are due to CHUCK WHITE for
winning CSNA's AL BABER, Best of Show Award, at the San Jose Show
in January.

CALIFORNIA STATE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
PATRON PROGRAM 1997

YES-1 want to be member of the CALIFORNIA GOLD CLUB on

CSNA's 50th anniversary. Congratulations CSNA. My donation of
$25.00 or more $ is enclosed.

YES-1 want to support and congratulate CSNA on its 50th

anniversary. My BENEFACTOR check in the amount of $10.00 or more
$ is enclosed.

Please mail this form and your
Donation TO:

(Make Check payable to

CSNA PATRON PROGRAM)

CSNA PATRON PROGRAM
Attn: Bill Grant
P O Box 295
Patton, Ca 92369-0295

I (We) would like my (our) name(s) listed in the special program as:

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SOUTH OF THE
TEHACHAPIS

By Harold Katzman,

Contributing Editor

CAN ANYONE FIND US A NEW MEETING PLACE?

The February and March meetings of the BAY CITIES COIN CLUB had Show &
Tell programs. Those participating included: LEE BISHOP, MORT SHAFER. JIM
BETTON. BARRY LAPES. MAX WEDERTZ. GEORGE RUSSELL and PHIL
IVERSEN. The Club noted the passing of long time member and friend. EVELYN
SADLER. On the sick list are SIDNEY FAGGOTT, SALLY CAS ALAIN A, and
HAROLD DONAUD. HARRY & ANNE TEPPER went to Paris to celebrate their
60lh anniversary ! The Club's been having trouble getting the library for their
meeting date and time. They are trying to find a more stable location.

LEAPING INTO ORBIT

In February. HAROLD KATZMAN leaped into space with a program “Columbia,
The Gem of the Space Ocean” presented to the COVINA COIN CLUB. DR.
THOMAS FITZGERALD presented the March program entitled. “How to Make
An Exhibit”. April saw MARTIN (MATT) Mill talk on “Lets Collect Topicals”.
In May, WALTER OSTROMECKI spoke on “The Numismatic Treasury of
Women”. President LLOYD NIESLEY had emergency surgery in April and
missed both the meeting and the Club's Coin-o-Rama. CHUCK HAM did an
excellent job of filling in for Lloyd at the last minute! The show was a success
again, and over two dozen people attended the banquet held afterward. Exhibit
winners were ARRI JACOB (1st), ETHEL LENHERT (2nd) and LEWIS
SCHWARTZ (3rd).

SUPER, LINCOLN & DIE

The February- meeting of the FONTANA UNITED NUMISMATISTS had DR.
THOMAS FITZGERALD present a program on Abraham Lincoln. Tom shared
many interesting stories about our 16th president. In March the Club hosted their
annual Super Auction Night. Over 130 lots were up for sale. April saw KAY
LENKER talk on the “Dos and Don'ts of Coin Collecting ". In May, G LEE KUNZ
spoke on how to “Sink a Die”. Lee produces many of the medallions that we all
eagerly collect.

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CHANGING OF THE GUARD!!!!!!!

"Cherrypicker's Top 25-Part 2" was the slide program presented to
the CULVER CITY COIN CLUB in February. This was also the last month that
PAUL BORAK issued the Club newsletter. After uncounted years doing this for
the club, he has given the reigns and the magic pen to new editor: MARCIA
KING. Her First issue had a great look and feel to it. Keep up the great work!
March saw PAUL BORACK present an ANA program on Edwin T Newell. March
was also “Other Hobby Night”. BERT RUSA, PAUL BORACK. MARCIA KING.
ZEVE AKERLING, JOHN FORRAY & EDITH QUIGLEY all shared their “Other
Hobbies”.

AND THE ANSWER IS

The February meeting of the DOWNEY NUMISMATISTS saw PAUL BORACK
and his famous COINO Machine. In March. DR. BACH presented a Numismatic
“Jeopardy ” game. MARK DORMAN won a BU Franklin Half Dollar for winning
the quiz. The April program was “My Favorite Coin”. Each member exhibited
one coin and told why it was a favorite.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At the February' meeting of the GLENDALE COIN CLUB. TOM REDMOND
spoke on “Canadian Coins”. Tom has been collecting for many, many years,
starting on the east coast when he was a wee kid, and has an extensive collection.
The Club celebrated its 38* birthday in March, and announced that each speaker
will be paid a $10.00 donation. “United States Commemoratives” was the subject
of BILL OWEN’S Talk. Members heard JAY DARE speak about “Numismatic
Potpourri” in April. Jay has been collecting for over 70 years and had some very
old. but interesting stories to share with his younger friends. DR. THOMAS
FITZGERALD spoke on “OPERATION BERNHARD” in May. This was the Nazi
attempt to counterfeit English and US Currency during World War 2.

IN WITH THE NEW!

The HEARTLAND COIN CLUB held their Annual installation Banquet at
Jimmy’s Restaurant in February. New Officers for 1997 are: JACK HOOK
(President), CHUCK LUCE (1st Vice Pres ), TOM SULLIVAN (2nd Vice Pres.),
JOYCE DARNELL (Recording Secretary) and VIRGINIA BOURKE (Correspon-
ding Secretary). In March, Junior Member JONATHAN DILFER gave a short
talk on “Coins of the Bahamas”. AL BABER also spoke on “The Medal That
Never Was”.

THE YAHALOMS SPEAK

DR THOMAS FITZGERALD spoke on “Operation Bernhard” before the
INS/ICCLA in February . March saw famed medalist ALEX SHAGIN speak on

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"Art and Sports in Numismatics”. NASC President JERRY YAHALOM spoke on
his favorite topic , “Palestine Bank Notes” in April. MARY YAHALOM presented
a great program in May. Her subject was “Lithographed State Medals of Israel”.
It was noted that HELEN and BILL COOMB celebrated their 50th anniversary and
SYD and MURRAY SINGER observed their 62nd. May you have many more years
together and many more celebrations! !!!!!!!!!!!!

LINCOLN EXPERT VISITS

The Litton Coin Club saw the video “Collecting US Bust Half Dollars-Part 2” in
February. March brought Lincoln expert, DR. SOL TAYLOR who talked on
“Collecting the Lincoln Cent 1947-1997”. Dr. Taylor is one of the leading experts
on the Lincoln Cent. He searched through over a million coins during the 1940’s
to 1960’s. He has also written and revised his book on the Lincoln Cent. The Club
declared April’s meeting as a “Coin Grading Clinic”

HAIL TO THE CHIEF!!!!

The March meeting of the LONG BEACH COIN CLUB heard MATT MILLER
discuss, “Matthew Bolton’s Cartwheels & Tokens of Great Britain”. These items
later became known as “Poor Man’s Tokens” in the US. In April, FRANK
DeLEON presented Part Two of his program on the Aztec, Toltec, and Zapotec
Costol Indians and coinage and culture. In May, WALTER LIFF spoke on how
the Long Beach Water Front is being transformed. Mr. LifF is the Chief Executive
Officer of the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific.

SEND IN THE KIDS

The February meeting of the LEISURE WORLD COIN CLUB had the ANA video
“Building a Coin Collection from Pocket Change” as its program. March saw the
members share their medals that commemorate Outstanding Historical Events. In
April the Club visited the 400 students at Oak Middle School in Los Alamitos as
part of National Coin Week. Some ten members took displays to the school. In
addition, each student was given a coin and the numismatic pamphlet, “Welcome
to Coin Collecting”. What a great way to introduce our hobby to our future
leaders! At the April meeting, Club members viewed the video “Money, History in
your Hands”.

CAPTAIN KATZMAN ? ? ?

The March meeting of the LOS ANGELES COIN CLUB saw yours truly
(HAROLD KATZMAN) speak on “Columbia:The Gem of the Space Ocean”.
According to the club “Captain James T (KATZMAN) beamed to the club and
rocketed the group into space...”. In April. RICHARD MURACHANIAN gave a
program entitled “The Carson City Mint: Legend and Lore”. Richard has been

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collecting CC Coins for many years and has one of the finest collections of high
grade gold and silver coins produced by the mint. FRANCISCO NUNEZ spoke in
May on “Costa Rica Coinage: Past & Present ’. Francisco, who hails from Costa
Rica (w hich means "Rich Coast"), discussed the history of its coinage from 1820.

CONGRATULATIONS BILL !

The February meeting of the ORANGE COAST/GARDEN GROVE COIN CLUB
had JERRY KLEEB speak on “Sassanian Coins". New officers are. President-
BILL PANNIER; Vice President-MIKE ONTKO; Treasurer-MIKE VANYUR and
Secretarv-GARY BEEDON. Board Members are DIANA BAKER, PAT &
RICHARD GARDNER. ROY I WAT A, PETER MEYER. BETTY MALMQUIST,
VIRGIL RUDE, and MARY VITALE. March saw MIKE ONTKO speak on “19th
Century Coins of France". Member BILL CREGAN received two literary awards
from NASC at the Awards Banquet. Bill received a 1st and 2nd trophy in the Karl
Brainard Memorial Literary category . In April. JEFF STAHL spoke on "Paper
Money of Mexico 1910-1917”.

PAPER MONEY ANYONE?

ROY I WAT A presented the February program at The ORANGE COUNTY COIN
CLUB. He showed the video titled “Collecting US Paper Money”. March saw
BOB PATCHIN give an excellent presentation on “The ‘V’ Nickel”. In May,
JEFF STAHL gave an enlightening program on “The Paper Money of the Mexican
Revolution”.

D E F 1

The February meeting of the REDLANDS COIN CLUB featured the letter “D” as
the topic of the month. Members shared coins from Danzig. Dakar. Danish West
Indies, Dominica etc. The March meeting w as held in the Lincoln Shrine where
Curator DOUG McCUE hosted the members private tour. April saw the alphabet
feature continue with the letter “E”. Material from England. Espana, Ecuador,
Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopa and El Salvador was on display. And. . .can you guess the
letter for May???????? Right it's “F” ! ! ! !

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: MR LINCOLN

Dr. LARRY BURGESS (AKA MR Lincoln) was once again at the February' SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY COIN CLUB. He spoke on the books written about the
16th president. Did you know that there are over 16.000 books on Lincoln?
According to Dr. Burgess, most of them are not very accurate. Members
FREDDIE GRANT and TONY MICCICHE were given the Fred Coops Merit
Award presented by RANDY BRIGGS. Lou Locke was honored as “Member of
the Year”. March saw GIL SCHMIDTMANN speak on “ Connections”. Gil has
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has and told how later on he was able to confirm and “connect” them. In April,
ALEXANDER AKIN spoke about “Collecting Coins in China”. As an exchange
student, he spent several weeks in China. He had to learn Chinese (WHICH IS
NOT AN EASY LANGUAGE). Alexander shared how he traded items he took to
China for the coins he wanted. In May, Vice President RANDY BRIGGS talked
about “Local Currency”. Members were asked to bring in exhibits of local
currency for the night.

CONFESSIONS ???????

KAY LENKER presented “Dos and Don’ts of Coin Collecting” to the SAN
DIEGO NUMISMATIC SOCIETY at their February meeting. March saw
VERNON REED talk about “Confessions of a Mint Director”. This was the story
of San Francisco Mint Director Frank A Leach (1897-1907). “Bonanza Kings”
was the subject of the JIM HUNT talk at the April meeting, and in May, AL
BABER gave a program on the “Indian Cent”.

LAS VEGAS SANTA BARBARA STYLE

“Little Las Vegas Night” was the program before the SANTA BARBARA COIN
CLUB in February. A dice game called “Bronco” was taught to the member-ship
by President GIL BARRY. The game featured an exchange of gifts (brought by the
members) with the dice winners getting first prize selection. March saw the club's
Annual Auction Night, with BOB BARBER as Auctioneer. In April, VALERIE
DUBAGHIAN presented a slide program by Seabys on “US Commemorative Gold
and Silver Coins”. Due to a fire in the meeting place, the Club had to cancel its
May meeting.

AND THE WINNERS ARE??

The March meeting of the VERDUGO HILLS COIN CLUB featured JEFF
KLEMZAK speaking on “Finding Good Coins in Circulation”. Jeff displayed
some of the semi-key and unusual coins he acquired from circulation. An Easter
Egg Hunt was also conducted with five lucky individuals receiving Silver Eagles.
The winners were: EARL FRITCHER. BOB THOMPSON, RICK GORDON.
STEVE ALBANESE and IRENE DE MATTIE. In April, EDDIE CASAUS gave
a program titled “Great Ladies on our Money”. He spoke about the Coins and
Currency that feature Martha Washington and Susan B Anthony. The Club
announced another successful show. They gave away 10 gold coins with the top
prize going to ALAN BOETTCHER ($10). Top ticket sellers were: TOM
REDMOND (132 Books). KEITH MOSURE (124 Books), and BOB VICK (120
Books). In May the Club celebrates its 33rd birthday with their Annual Brown Bag
Auction. What lucky three individuals got the gold coins? Read up in the next
issue!

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LONG DISTANCE SPEAKER

SCOTT A TRAVERS came all the way from the East Coast to speak at the WEST
VALLEY COIN CLUB in February. Scott spoke on “Survival Strategies for the
new Coin Marketplace'’. His talk included a slide presentation to reveal what
professional graders look for. March saw TOM REDMOND speak on “Coins of
Ireland”. In April, JOSEPH KOEGEL'S talk was “Shell Money”. The Club noted
the passing of Charter Member GEORGE BAUDE. MARK FENSTER discussed
“Mexican Decimal Coinage of the 19th Century” in May. Mark has collected and
sold Mexican coins for many years . Editor DILLON FROST completed his last
bulletin. Other responsibilities have forced him to pass on the pen. Dillon’s work
will be missed by all. I enjoyed reading his fine bulletin. Best of luck Dillon!

TURTLE SOUP?

HAROLD KATZMAN spoke before the UPLAND COIN CLUB in February. His
topic was “Columbia: The Gem of the Space Ocean”. In the absence of the
Club’s President and Vice-President; and with the Secretary up to her armpits in
ink and the treasurer busy counting money, past president Harold was asked to fill
in as president and vice president. The membership was in pain from laughing as
they watched Harold switch from one role to the next, changing costumes and
Finally introducing himself as speaker. In March, G LEE KUNTZ took the club on
an “Armchair Tour of the Galapagos Islands”. Lee and his wife Joyce, visited the
islands some twenty years ago and took home, movies while they were there. April
saw ROY I WAT A show a video on “Collecting US Paper Money”. Did you know
that some of our early paper money was really very artistic? May’s program was a
bourse night. Members became overnight dealers, buying, selling and trading.

HOW TO SELL

Numismatic Auctions was the program before the WITTIER COIN CLUB in
February. It is a decision that many coin collectors may face one of these days.
The video helped to explain what to look for when it comes time to select an
Auction House. In March. FRANK DeLEON talked about “Pancho Villa” He
covered part of the history- w hen Mexico attacked the United States. Philip Chang
spoke on “The early Currency of the United States” in April. Phillip had many
examples of early US currency- with him. May’s program was on “Dos and Don’ts
of Coin Collecting”.

THE FIRST US PRESIDENT TO APPEAR ON A COIN MINTED IN HIS LIFE
TIME WAS CALVIN COOLIDGE.

AN “ATHEIST CENT” IS ONE WHERE THE MOTTO “IN GOD WE TRUST”
IS OBSCURED BY THE METAL FILLING A DIE BREAK.

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The California State Numismatic Association was founded in Santa
Barbara on February 22, 1947. To commemorate its founding, and to
celebrate its golden anniversary, the CSNA is returning to this city as part of
the Santa Barbara Coin Show.

The coin show is scheduled for the Miramar Hotel (Route 101) on the
weekend of July 19-20. A special Golden Anniversary Reception is being
planned for Saturday afternoon, July 19th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM You and
your guest(s) are invited.

All past presidents, medal of merit winners, the CSNA officers and
directors will be present to greet you and acclaim this auspicious occasion.

Hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a special anniversary cake will be served. At
5:00 PM introductions of honored guests, greetings from President Joel
Anderson and a special presentation will take place.

In addition, pictures, publications and momentoes from the past 50 years
of the California State Numismatic Association will be on display — items
that are sure to bring back wonderful memories associated with this
organization. It will be a time to remember the “good old days” and visit
with some very special friends.

There is no admission charge. All CSNA members and their guests are
invited to attend. We hope to see you there!

CALCOIN NEWS SCHEDULE

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EDITOR’S DEADLINE
AUGUST 15,1 997
NOVEMBER 1 , 1 997

Send submissions to Theresa Lund, Editor Calcoin News

PO Box 1284, Merced CA 95341-1284
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HELP WANTED!!

advertising manager: Involves contacting existing and new advertisers for
Calcoin News. It should take a few hours per quarter Contact President Joel
Anderson.

Northern California Editor: Writes the “North of the Tehachapis"
column in Calcoin News. Gets to have first crack at numerous club new sletters.
Contact President Joel Anderson.

Young Numismatic Writers: Calcoin News is looking for short to
medium articles from young numismatists. Get yourself published! (Note from the
President: Published articles, even short ones, help when applying for college or a
job. Articles I wrote w hile in high school for the Cupertino Coin Club's Coin Press
and the Numismatic International's Bulletin helped when I was applying for both
college and graduate school). Of course, articles and fillers are welcome from ‘"not
so young’' numismatists as well. Contact Calcoin News Editor Theresa Lund.

THE GREAT NORTHERN CASE SALE

CSNA is cleaning out its storage locker in Pacifica. Approximately 90 used

Allstate display cases (approx 2' x3' x 3 1/2") w ill be sold to member clubs at $25

each. The rules of the sale are as follow s:

1. Only CSNA member clubs may purchase cases. The price is $25 per case.

2. Member Clubs must tell Joel Anderson the number of cases they want prior to
July 20. 1997. Joel may be contacted at PO Box 3016. Merced. CA 95344.
phone/fax 1-209-722-5426. or e-mail Jacoins@aol.com. Even if you have
spoken with Joel already, you should confirm the quantity you want as he
tends to be absent minded. If there are more requests for cases than there are
cases available, the cases will be allocated. Clubs will receive a confirmation
of their case order.

3. Cases must be picked up at the CSNA storage locker on Saturday. August 2
between 10AM and 2PM. The locker is #B64 and #B65 at Pacific Self
Storage, 1295 Palmetto Ave. Pacifica.

4. Some old coin folders, red books, wooden display cases, etc. may be available
to clubs for their Young Numismatist programs.

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THE SECRETARY'S REPORT

ETHEL LENHERT, CSNA CORRESPONDING

SECRETARY

FEBRUARY 1, 1997 THROUGH APRIL 30, 1997

NEW MEMBERS

R-5802 MURPHY. LOUIS K
Sponsored by Russ Stalling

R-5803 MENSCH, HENRY
Sponsored by Gordon Donnell

R-5804 VETTERLE, GEORGE L
Sponsored by Terry Woodward

R-5805 AKIN. KEVIN

20212 Harvard Way, Riverside, CA 92507
Sponsored by James R. Briggs

R-5806 TANDY, MICHAEL

672 Carson Ave, Manteca, CA 95337
Sponsored by Terry Woodward

R-5807 FROHMAN, BRUCE

PO Box 1623, Modesto. CA 95353
Sponsored by Terry Woodward

R-5808 BLAKE, CRAIG
Sponsored by Terry Woodward

R-5809 De VAULT, CECIL L

5808 Alta Punta Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530
Sponsored by Phil Iversen

R-5810 SENKBEIL, ROGER

7131 Owensmouth Ave. Ste C-108 Canoga Park, Ca 91303
Sponsored by Joel Anderson

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R-581 1 GABELMAN. Connie
Sponsored by Ethel Lenhert

R-5812 SCHMIDT. DAVID M

675 Clark Ave. Pomona. Ca 91767
Sponsored by Joel Anderson

R-581 3 FEISEL, DUANE H

156 Sable Point. Alameda. Ca 94592
Sponsored by Ethel Lenhert

R-581 4 LERCH, RON

PO Box 188149. Sacramento. Ca 95818
Sponsored by Ethel Lenhert

R-581 5 TRAVERS. SCOTT A

PO Box 1711. FDR ST A. New York. NY 10150-1711
Sponsored by Gordon Donnell

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R-4681 MESSICK. LEVIN P

17421 Coventry Lane. Yorba Linda. Ca 92686
R-5639 SUNZERI. JEFF

168 Covington Ct. San Jose. Ca 95136-2312

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723 Membership on January 31,1 997

14 Members, Feb. 1, 1997 through April 30, 1997

2 Reinstated

4 Resigned

1 Deceased

1 Address Unknown

59 Drop for Non-Payment of 1997 Dues

2 Convert To Life Membership

674 Membership Total as of April 30, 1997

1 2 1 Total Life Members

EDinroRS

NOTEPAGE

HI! Let me introduce myself. I’m Theresa Lund, the new Editor of CALCOIN
NEWS. I am a native Californian, bom in Tulare and raised in the San Joaquin
Valley. My husband Ron and I live in Merced , which is just about in the middle
of the state, with our two spoiled cats (Sam and Ruth). Our grown son Keith and
his family live in Texas. In 1993, 1 retired after twenty seven years of employment
with the County of Merced, leaving behind my duties as Deputy Director of
Administrative Services for the Human Services Agency.

A number of years ago, I started accompanying Ron to Coin Shows. It was a nice
outing,(and he would always buy me dinner). Well you can’t go to Coin Shows
and not look, so I began to see what was out there. My interests were attracted to
numismatic and exonumia that interfaced with my love of history and anything
“old”. I would look, enjoy, and fantasize about the story that the coin or medal
could tell if it could talk, and of course began to purchase items for a collection. It
didn't take me long to get past the idea that money was “just for spending” and I
found that I had become a Numismatist! My collecting interests have remained
varied over the years. I have coins (US and a smattering of Foreign), Medals
(California Good-Fors and Lutheran/Reformation), Civil War Tokens (Patriotic),
and Love Tokens (with my initials or family names), among my treasures.

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Now that I am retired and have nothing to do (I really don't know how 1 found the
time to work) I have entered my second childhood and am busy pursuing a number
of activities. I am a Genealogist (finding my ancestors), a Miniaturist (a grownup
who plays with dollhouses and little furniture), and still collecting everything from
cream pitchers to plates to rocks and Pepsi-Cola memorabilia. Ron and 1 travel
some and sell coins and collectibles part-time (to finance our fun!). I also read
and have an acute interest in the Civil War era.

This brings me to my latest endeavor, serving as the editor of your quarterly
journal. It is my philosophy that the Calcoin News is your publication, and my job
is to facilitate the sharing of news, education, and information with the members.
To that end. I encourage articles written bv members, and I would especially like to
hear from the Junior Membership. I welcome Letters to the Editor and opinions on
Numismatic Matters. Let me know' what you would like to see in Calcoin News . I
want to hear from you!!!! Bear with me if '‘The Gremlins” attack because they
have learned that there is a new person at the keyboard.

I am looking forward to this quarterly challenge and know' that I w ill be working
with a great group of people, the Officers. Board, staff and members of CSNA.
Already a number of you have been very helpful and made me feel welcome. I
hope to meet many of you in person at Santa Barbara! ! !

Finally, let me close by saying thanks to Rus Stolling who served as editor for the
past two years. Rus put out a quality publication and set a standard for the future.
He will continue to write articles on a regular basis. I also appreciate the
information and helpful hints he gave me during the transfer of responsibility.
Thanks again Rus !!!!!!!

AND NOW. ON TO SANTA BARBARA! !

PASADENA! !

AND INTO THE NEXT FIFTY YEARS 1 1111111111

CONTACT::

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THERESA LUND. EDITOR
CALCOIN NEWS
P. O. BOX 1284
MERCED. CA 95341-1284

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-KEY DATES-

A CALENDAR OF CSNA AND MEMBER CLUB EVENTS

CSNA SHOWS & EVENTS

JULY 19 & 20, 1997

CSNA 50™ ANNIVERSARY/100™ CONVENTION
Miramar Resort Hotel

1555 South Jameson Ave Santa Barbara, California
AUGUST 30 & 31, 1997

GOLDEN STATE COIN SHOW AND CSNA 1018T CONVENTION
SPONSORED BY CSNA, COIN & NASC

Pasadena Convention Center 300 Green St. Pasadena, California
Admission $2.00 for both days

MARCH 14, 1998 (SATURDAY)

CSNA ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
DAYS INN, Fullerton, California

LONG BEACH

COIN & COLLECTIBLES
EXPO

Long Beach Convention Center
100 s. Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA
September 11-14, 1997

For Information contact
Andrea Neumann

Phone (805) 962-9939, Fax (805) 963-0827
Free Admission to CSNA Members

A paid advertisement

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MEMBER CLUB SHOWS &

EVENTS

AUGUST 10, 1997 (SUNDAY)

CALIFORNIA EXONUMIST SOCIETY/37,H ANNUAL COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Days Inn, 1500 South Raymond Ave Fullerton Ca 91 Freeway @ Raymond
Bourse/Info: G. Lee Kuntz, 697 Scripps Dr., Claremont, Ca 91711-2640

AUGUST 24, 1977 (SUNDAY)

FREMONT COIN CLUB, 25,M ANNUAL SHOW
Elks hall, 38991 Fairwell Drive, Fremont, Ca
Bourse/Vince Lacariere PO Box 1401 Fremont Ca 94538

SEPTEMBER 28, 1997 (SUNDAY)

FAIRFIELD COIN AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW/Fairfield Coin Club
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER-ASSEMBLY ROOM
1 1 00 KENTUCKY (NEAR PENNSYLVANIA) FAIRFIELD, CA
BOURSE/INFO: Bill Bartz (707)435-8751

OCTOBER 18 & 19, 1997 (SAT-SUN)

DELTA COIN CLUB ANNUAL COIN SHOW

Eagles Hall, 1492 Bourbon Street, Stockton, Ca

Bourse: Ruben Smith, P. O. Box 5787, Stockton, Ca 95202

OCTOBER 25 & 26, 1997 (SAT-SUN) Admission $1.00
FRESNO NUMISMATIC SOCIETY/31 81 ANNUAL COIN SHOW
Las Palmas Masonic Temple/2992 E Clinton Ave/Fresno Ca
Bourse: Ruth Phillips, 227 N Duke Ave, Fresno Ca 93727

OCTOBER 25 & 26, 1997 (SAT-SUN)

SACRAMENTO VALLEY COIN CLUB/40h Fall Coin-A-Rama
La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, Ca
Bourse: David Herr 1-916-885-9050

NOVEMBER 30, 1 977 (SUNDAY) Adult Admission $1 .00
CONTRA COSTA COIN SHOW (FIRST Annual)

DIABLO (CONCORD/WALNUT CREEK) NUMISMATIC SOCIETY
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, POST 5182, HALL
2290 WILLOW PASS ROAD /Corner Colfax & Willow Pass Road
DOWNTOWN CONCORD, CA 9:00AM-4:00PM

Bourse/Info: Mike Stanley (510) 825-0649

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